Takeshi Kimura (racing driver)

Takeshi Kimura
Kimura in 2024
Nationality Japanese
Born (1970-10-22) 22 October 1970
Matsudo, Japan
Racing licence FIA Bronze
Championship titles
2022
2018-19
GT World Challenge Asia
Asian Le Mans Series - GT

Takeshi Kimura (木村 武史, Kimura Takeshi; born 22 October 1970 in Matsudo) is a Japanese racing driver who is set to compete in the 2026 European Le Mans Series for Kessel Racing. He is an Asian Le Mans Series class champion and also won 2022 GT World Challenge Asia overall.

Kimura founded Ruf Co., Ltd. in 2001 and still serves as its CEO as of 2026.

In February 2015, Kimura founded CarGuy Racing and also launched SeaGuy in 2024.